Race Meeting

Ag First Engineering Opunake Cup Day

Sat 18 Jul 2026
11.30am
New Plymouth Raceway Rogan Street Welbourn
GA: FREE

Looking for a great day out with family and friends? Join us for the Ag First Engineering Opunake Cup Day on Saturday 18 July at New Plymouth Raceway.

Enjoy an action-packed afternoon of thrilling racing, great entertainment, and plenty of fun both on and off the track. Best of all, general admission is free!

Dress to impress! Our fashion scouts will be on the lookout throughout the day, with two beautiful Best Dressed sashes and $50 betting vouchers up for grabs.

A huge thank you to our race day sponsors:
Ag First Engineering (Major Race Day & Opunake Cup Sponsor), Kinatai Engineering, Sandfords Rural Carriers, UBP Ltd, Taranaki Building Ltd, Seaton Park, Sinclair Electrical & Refrigeration, and Coastal Ag/DeLaval.

A return coastal bus is available from Opunake with stops along the way. Bookings are essential. To reserve your seat, contact Don Kettlewell on 027 761 8362.

 

CORPORATE TICKETS ON SALE NOW - SOLD OUT!

 



NEW PLYMOUTH RACEWAY | YOUR ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION



General Admission is FREE

La Mer Lounge entry - $25

 

 

Race Day Schedule

Gates Open:        11.30am

First Race:           12.17pm

Last Race:           4.32pm

 

ENTERTAINMENT - Campbell Vibe Entertainment 

After the last until approx. 6.00 pm



*Please note these times are only a guide line as fields will be released the week of the races*

You can find meeting information, including nomination details, fields etc. on the LOVERACING.NZ website.

 

 

PUNTERS COMPETITION - Enter Below - Limited seats

Entries open NOW! (RULES and more info)

https://newplymouthraceway.co.nz/tab-punters-club-18th-july-2026

 

Dress Code

General Admission: There is no dress code in GA areas, although we encourage smart casual.

Hospitality Guests: Whilst there is no specific dress code, we strongly encourage all corporate hospitality guests to dress for the occasion. Clean, tidy, smart casual is encouraged, although you can expect to see more formal racewear in these areas too.

You can find meeting information including nomination details, fields etc. on the LOVERACING.NZ website.

 

Hospitality Packages

La Mer Lounge (SOLD OUT)
$135
An ideal option for those who wish to enjoy a superior raceday experience with reserved seating, floor to ceiling glass windows overlooking the birdcage and winning post, in-lounge amenities, and full hospitality package.